Head of UX
Location: IE, L, Dublin
Department: UX Practice
Employment type: Full-time
Required experience: Mid-Senior level
Required education: Bachelor's Degree
Industry: Computer Software
Function: Design

Company profile:
We’re a user experience design consultancy based in Dublin, Ireland, with an impressive list of international clients. Our talented teams of designers, researchers, content strategists and developers build great digital experiences that deliver real results for business.We hire talented people with great ideas and the skill and passion to make them real. Everyone who works here has the opportunity to contribute to the growth and culture of the company, and we do all we can to help our people learn, grow and enjoy their job. We think of ourselves as one of the best little companies in Ireland (or anywhere).

Job description:
We are looking for a motivated, experienced UX Professional to manage our UX practice. Our UX team is the heart of our business, leading projects for our clients, solving their problems and improving their businesses. This is a rare opportunity for the right person to build on an already strong foundation and lead this team to further success. You will work alongside the Director of Practice and the heads of Content Strategy, Graphic Design, Development and Project Management to make sure that the UX Practice is an effective member of the iQ Content team.What you'll doAs Head of UX, you will divide your time between three areas of responsibility:The UX Practice — You are responsible for recruiting the members of the UX team and for helping them develop as UX professionals. You are also responsible for the quality of the user research and interaction design work produced by the team, ensuring that our team continue to operate at a world-class level.The Company — You will be a member of the management team of the company, helping to plan, improve and deliver the services we offer our clients. You will also represent the company's expertise in the UX field, assisting in sales, building client relationships and speaking about UX at conferences or through our blog.UX Projects — You will work on UX projects as a Lead UX Designer for a portion of your time, conducting User Research and Interaction Design on web and mobile applications. We believe in leading by example and in staying in touch with the field through practice.You can confidently claim the following personal qualities:Team Builder — You are a leader that our UX team can look up to. You can build a strong team that is confident in it's ability to deliver great UX and supportive of its members.Team Player — You are interested in collaborating with the rest of the iQ Content team to help the whole company realise its potential.Communicator — You can speak clearly and persuasively about UX, making you an asset in the sales and marketing of our services.Client focused — You understand how important our clients are to us and make a positive contribution to building strong client relationships.

Requirements:
A degree in a relevant discipline or equivalent work experience in both user research and UX design.7+ years work experience in a UX Role.Experience building and managing a UX team.You've helped manage relations with client stakeholders.You are already eligible to live and work in the EU.

Benefits:
We look after the members of our team with competitive salaries and a great package of benefits and perks:Generous Holidays – On top of the standard holiday allowance, we have a long Christmas break that isn't taken from your holiday allowance and every employee gets their Birthday off.Professional Development – We understand how important it is to invest in our people, so everyone has a personal training budget.Competitive salaries – We pay competitive salaries and check the market every year to make sure they stay competitive.iQ Café – You can eat breakfast and lunch for free in our well stocked office kitchen.Flexible hours – We are flexible about when you start and finish your day or if you need to work from home for the day.Health Insurance – We provide, the best company health insurance plan from VHI, including public and private hospital cover, a separate dental plan and an Employee Assistance Program.Income Protection – We provide insurance to protect your income in case of long-term illness.Retirement planning – We facilitate any kind of retirement plan available, including PRSAs, PRBs and PRIs. If this stuff makes your head hurt, our broker will walk you through your options.